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Late Victorian Pressed Glass Pickle Jar
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Late Victorian Pressed Glass Pickle Jar Marsh Scene Offered for sale is one Late Victorian Pressed Pickle Jar. This jar depicts a marsh scene with a stork standing near some tall marsh grass. Oddly enough, I did not realize what this was when I purchased it - I just liked it. After doing some research, I discovered that these jars were used primarily in the Midwestern U.S. from 1870-1910 and were akin to today's pickle jar. They were originally used as grocery-store packaging for not only pickles, but some jams and marmalade. They also came in a smaller size which held mustard, relish or olives. The were also commonly found in restaurants and hotels of the period. The jars were pressed in separate molds; one for pattern and one for shape, using non-leaded glass. The jar measures 6 1/2'' x 3'' and is in excellent condition. Consistent with the intended use and the rather commercial quality of the glass, the lid rim is a little rough. Otherwise the jar is pristine with no chips or cracks. This jar and the information was shown in Jane Shadel Spillman's book ``Glass, Tableware, Bowls and Vases: The Knopf Collectors Guide to American Antiques.''
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